| Caribbean Markets | Index | Value | Change +-% | USD | EURO | GBP | CAD | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bahamas | BISX All Share Index | 1,416.66 | -0.06 | 0.00% | 1.00 | 1.26 | 1.53 | 1.60 |
| Barbados | BSE 1000 Index | 1,094.82 | -1,990.31 | -64.51% | 1.98 | 2.53 | 2.97 | 1.92 |
| Jamaica | JSE Market Index | 86,275.28 | 582.03 | 0.68% | 98.47 | 8.14 | 148.02 | 94.17 |
| Trinidad | TTSE Composite | 1,123.31 | 0.86 | 0.08% | 6.41 | 8.09 | 9.43 | 6.20 |
News Update
- Crude oil surged 9% and gold gained 3% after European leaders agreed to take emergency steps.
- Malaysian developer Genting Group plans to invest US$24 million in a casino in Bimini, Bahamas.
- JMMB receives final regulatory approval to acquire CCFG.
- Trading volume and value on the JSE doubled in June from a year ago.
- Sagicor Life Jamaica was the best performing stock in the year on the JSE with a rise of 7%.
- Ciboney Group was the worst performing stock on the JSE for the year with a loss of 60%.
- Jamaica Stock Exchange board of directors announced 3 Jamaican cents quarterly dividend.
- Pulse Investments released third quarter financial statements.
- World markets rallied on Friday after European leaders took steps to offer direct lending to banks.
- Caribbean markets closed down for the week with Jamaica index falling more than 4%.
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Jamaica News Archive
Jan 31, 2012 6:58 AM ET
Caribbean markets were generally quiet after consumer stocks led the most active list. GraceKennedy, Jamaica Broilers and Radio Jamaica led the trading in Kingston. >>
Jan 28, 2012 9:20 AM ET
The market index in Jamaica increased and in Trinidad and in Bahamas declined. For the week, JSE Market index gained 1.5% and Trinidad Composite Index declined 0.5%. >>
Jan 27, 2012 10:51 AM ET
The market indexes in Trinidad declined but in Jamaica and in The Bahamas gained a fraction. In subdued trading in Kingston, JMMB, Ciboney Group and C&W Jamaica were among the most actively traded. >>
Jan 26, 2012 8:26 AM ET
Caribbean markets traded lower on weak trading volume for the second day in a row. Jamaica Broilers, National Commercial Bank and Supreme Ventures led the most active list in Kingston trading. >>
Jan 25, 2012 8:25 AM ET
The market indexes in Jamaica, Bahamas and Trinidad gained as international markets traded sideways. NCB of Jamaica, Gleaner Company and Cable & Wireless were among the most active in Kingston trading. >>
Jan 24, 2012 8:31 AM ET
Market indexes in Jamaica increased and Trinidad and Bahamas declined. Mayberry Investments and Jamaica Broilers led the most active list in Kingston. >>
Jan 21, 2012 7:46 AM ET
Caribbean markets traded higher but on a weak volume. The benchmark index in Jamaica declined 0.85% in the week as talks between the IMF and the government gathers momentum. >>
Jan 20, 2012 6:26 AM ET
The market index in Jamaica gained 0.2% and traded near six-month low but the indexes in Trinidad and in The Bahamas edged lower. Finance and Planning Minister of Jamaica Peter Phillips said that government will cut spending as revenues have declined. >>
Jan 19, 2012 7:25 AM ET
Market indexes in Jamaica and The Bahamas declined and edged up in Trinidad. Desnoes and Geddes and GraceKennedy were among the leading decliners in Kingston trading. >>
Jan 18, 2012 7:17 AM ET
The benchmark index in Jamaica declined but in Trinidad gained and in The Bahamas closed unchanged. Jamaica and IMF discussion focus on lowering debt servicing and government spending. IMF is expected to demand steep cuts in government spending. >>